Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources